What We Learned While Training Artisans in Digital Marketing
Practical lessons from HFH digital marketing training for artisans, covering product stories, smartphone photography, catalogues, WhatsApp and Handmade Academy.
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Explore practical notes, field learnings and program resources from Hand For Handmade. These articles support artisans, craft entrepreneurs, institutions and partners working across craft education, cluster development and handmade sector collaboration.
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A look at Ringaal bamboo craft in Uttarakhand and what it teaches about design, traditional knowledge, livelihoods and sustainable craft development.
What Meaningful Craft Sector Partnerships Actually Look Like
HFH explains what meaningful craft sector partnerships require: respect for artisan knowledge, learning systems, cluster development, visibility and long-term outcomes.
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Handmade Academy
Digital learning and practical business skills for artisans and craft entrepreneurs.
Cluster Development
Field-led work with artisan communities through training, design exploration and market readiness.
Hamari Virasat
A cultural initiative connecting handmade work with public conversations around heritage and identity.